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Batac revives traditional games, native 'kakanin' in farmers' festival

LAOAG CITY, May 2 -- The five-day farmers' festival in Batac City, Ilocos Norte, which has started, gets more playful this year with the revival of traditional games like trumpo (spinning top)-making ... Read More


Another Ilocos Norte town in state of calamity due to drought

LAOAG CITY, May 1 -- Dingras town in Ilocos Norte province has been placed under a state of calamity due to prolonged drought. "In response to the pressing environmental crisis gripping our municipal... Read More


Ilocos Norte gears up cloud seeding operation

LAOAG CITY, April 30 -- At least 50 bags of sodium chloride weighing 25 kilograms each and a helicopter of the Philippine Airforce are on standby on Tuesday while waiting for the perfect timing to con... Read More


Ilocos Norte town declares state of calamity due to El Nino

LAOAG CITY, April 25 -- The town of Solsona in Ilocos Norte has been placed under the state of calamity for authorities to address further the worsening situation caused by the El Nino phenomenon. "W... Read More


Ilocos Norte cattle industry sustains growth with P16-M aid

LAOAG CITY, April 23 -- The province of Ilocos Norte distributed PHP16 million worth of cattle to 261 farmer-beneficiaries on Tuesday. The recipients were chosen based on individual or group request ... Read More


NFA-Ilocos Norte increases palay buying price

LAOAG CITY, April 23 -- The National Food Authority (NFA) in Ilocos Norte province on Tuesday announced higher price for buying palay (unhusked rice), aimed to boost the government's rice stockpile. ... Read More


Ilocos Norte gov't to drivers, operators: Don't' overcharge

LAOAG CITY, April 22 -- The Ilocos Norte provincial government on Monday released a fare matrix for jeepneys and tricycles, encouraging the public to report violators, as the province hosts this week ... Read More


Ilocos Norte board honors 10 young 'Mathletes'

LAOAG CITY, April 15 -- Members of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan (provincial board) on Monday commended 10 Mathletes for scooping awards in the World International Mathematical Olympiad (WIMO) finals i... Read More


Remains of Ilocano teen up for sainthood draw crowds in Sarrat church

LAOAG CITY, April 12 -- The remains of Nina Ruiz Abad, 13, a candidate for sainthood in Sarrat, Ilocos Norte, has been transferred from the municipal public cemetery to the Santa Monica Church. The t... Read More


Ilocos Norte power coop cuts rates for April despite jump in usage

LAOAG CITY, April 10 -- Noting the increasing air-conditioning units and electric fans usage, especially since heat index are rising to dangerous levels this April, the Ilocos Norte Electric Cooperati... Read More